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HomeMy WebLinkAbout055576-A1 - General - Contract - Fort Worth Independent School DistrictDocusign Envelope ID: 1 D479860-F9A3-4639-9734-A33AB275458E Docusign P-TECH MODEL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT CSC No. 55576-A1 BETWEEN CITY OF FORT WORTH AND FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as "Agreement") is made and entered into by and among the City of Fort Worth (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and the Fort Worth Independent School District (hereinafter referred to as "FWISD"), a political subdivision of the state of Texas and a legally constituted independent school district, and sets forth the roles of the Parties in regard to the implementation of the Pathways to Technology Early College High School ("P-TECH") model at TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School (the "Program). FWISD and the City may be collectively referred to as the "Parties" or individually as a"Party." WHEREAS, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code authorizes local governments to contract with each other to provide governmental functions and services; and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to enter into this Agreement to provide local governments with greater efficiency and economy in purchasing products and services; and WHEREAS, the governing bodies of the Parties, individually and together, do hereby adopt and find the foregoing promises and findings of said governing bodies; and WHEREAS, each Party paying for the performance of governmental functions or services will make those payments from current revenues available to the paying Party. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of and conditioned upon the mutual covenants and agreements herein, the Parties hereto mutually agree, as follows. This MOU supersedes any and'all previous documents, agreements, or MOUs defining the role or scope of involvement the City has in support of this program. OVERALL SCHOOL MODEL The Parties agree to collaborate in developing, supporting, and operating TCC South/FWISD Collegiate Energy Technology Early College High School at TCC South Campus ("School"). The School's mission is to provide all students with an education that begins in grade 9, continues through high school completion with a high school diploma, and culminates in attainment of an associate degree, thus preparing students to succeed in college and/or a career. The program also includes appropriate work-based educational experiences at all grade levels, designed to prepare students for positions in identified fields. The School is open to students of all backgrounds and abilities, including students who are at risk of dropping out of school as defined by the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) and who might not otherwise go to college. This includes students for whom a smooth transition into postsecondary education is problematic, students whose family obligations keep them at home, students for whom the cost of college is prohibitive, students whose enrollment is not based on merit, discipline, attendance, or teacher recommendation, students who are English language learners, and students with disabilities. The primary point of entry is the ninth grade. The School will admit approximately a hundred (100) students in its initial 9t" grade class and will grow by approximately one hundred (100) students each year, until the school reaches full capacity of four hundred (400) students. QFFICIAL RECC}RD Pabe 1 � 7 CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Docusign Envelope ID: 1 D479860-F9A3-4639-9734-A33AB275458E Docusign Envelope ID: C1 E13EEF-3914-41 FC-97C9-2FA4C47D3750 The School's curricula program is designed to support the academic needs of all students in earning a high school diploma, an associate degree, and the work experience needed to be a highly qualified candidate for career-track employment in the Energy and/or Business field. All college courses offered to students while Pnrn]1P{j in thP .C�l�n�l yuill hP r�rn�iiriar� tn ctii�lQntc frPP nfnharve All TrC'.T� �Q��PQP fP.PC filY (_Q17rCPC (1ffP1'P_.l� r•., . .«�.. _.. .,.» a-• • --• a� -- to students under this MOU will be deirayed by T��D scholarships for siudents. The Parties will work together to develop, evaluate, and revise the School's Scope & Sequence plan, which will identify specific high school and college courses and work experiences that students will participate in each year as part of their regular school program. The Scope & Sequence plan will serve as a blueprint for curriculum development and programming for students and staff to ensure alignment with workforce needs. I20LES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. City of Fort Worth Responsibilities The City will, within reason, support the implementatian of the Overall School Model as outlined herein. 2. As is practicable and allowable ivith City policy, the City will provide mentaring ta participating students. The number of students mentored and the professions of the mentors will be decided collaborativzly betivezn �hz C�ty and thz other Program ir�dustry �articipants as the Pr�gram nro�resses_ Prior to performing s�rvices under this MOU; all mentors must register and clear the required criminal background check as outlined by Voly (FWISD's v�iurteer database system). 3. The �ity v✓ill vvork ;�✓ith FWISi and other Prog:am �ndu�try part:cipants to eutlir.e the key skills students will n��d to succeed in those positions. 4. The City will assign a resource to manage the City's responsibilities. This resource will, among other duties, coordinate site visits to the City's facilities, recruit and match mentors to students, identify appropria±e internship oppo:-tun�ties, and support teachers and faculty in developing appropriate curricula. The City will also provide a resource or resources to participate in the Local Partnership Committee. Under this MOU, the Local Partnership Committee is comprised of representatives from TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School, the City, and nth�r Pro�ram industry narkicipants; as reasonabl,v determined by those parties. The City will help define and will seek to provide opportunities for appropriate workplace �xperiences (e.g., design projects, visits, speakers, internshins, and apprenticeships) to prepare students for the world of work based on the curriculum Scope & Sequence plan. The City will, in good faith and to the extent practicable, make reasonable efforts to offer internship opportunities during the term of this MOU. 6, The City will work with the School's staff, FWISD, and the other Program industry participants to assist the School to develop a coherent Scope & Sequence plan of courses and workplace experiences that enables students to successfully meet the goals outlined in the program model. The City will help identify high-quality occupation-related projects and curriculum that may be incorporated into the academic program. Pag� 2 � 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 1 D479860-F9A3-4639-9734-A33AB275458E Docusign Envelope ID: C1E13EEF-3914-41FC-97C9-2FA4C47D3750 7. The City will allow the School's staff and students reasonable access to the City facilities to support program activities, including, but not limited to, flexible scheduling, internships, job shadowing, mentoring, and/or other "real-life" work experiences for students. 8. The City does not nor shall be expected to expend any additional funds for participation in this program other than what is incidental to the City's normal cost of business. B. FWISD/TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School Responsibilities: FWISD/TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School will be committed to the full implementation of the Overall School Model as outlined within this MOU. 2. FWISD/TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School will work with the School's staff and the other Parties to develop a seamless and coherent Scope & Sequence plan of courses and workplace experiences that enables students to successfully meet the goals outlined in the program model. FWISD/TCC South/FWISD Co(legiate High School will work to develop a rigorous and engaging curriculum that prepares students for college-level coursework and workplace experiences. FWISD/TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School will establish a college-like culture for all students at the School, which requires engaging students in college coursework, tutoring and advising, and instruction on key "college knowledge" academic and personal behaviors such as: a. time management; b. collaboration; c. problem-solving; d. leadership; e. study skills; f. communication; and g. tenacity. 4. FWISD/TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School will help define appropriate workplace experiences (e.g., design projects, job shadowing, internships, and clinical practice) that will support students in gaining key skills needed in the Energy and/or Business field. For any experience on the City's facilities that is closed to the general public, FWiSD shall ensure that the students or the students' legal representative, as applicable, sign a waiver releasing the City from any liability related to such experience. FWISD/TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School will provide a facility to house the School at FWISD Collegiate High School, located at 5301 Campus Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76119. The facility will have sufficient space to support the activities and number of students described in the Overall School Model. 6. FWISD/TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School will allow the City staff appropriate access to the School to support program activities. This access will also be made available to other appropriate industry leaders and members of leading nonprofit organizations. Pa�e 3 � 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 1 D479860-F9A3-4639-9734-A33AB275458E Docusign Envelope ID: C1E13EEF-3914-41FC-97C9-2FA4C47D3750 7. FWISD/TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School will ensure that students of all backgrounds and abilities are provided an equal opportunity to attend the School. FWISD/TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School will ensure that prior academic performance shall not serve to disqualify students during the P-TECH admissions process. 8. r WI�D wili provide regular operating iunds to the School in the same manner consisteni with other FWISI3 schools. FWISD will identify additional funding streams that may be available to the School, including but not limited to federal Perkins program funding. 9. FWISD will support the School's principal in identifying qualified staff to teach in the School. i0. FWISD will provide appropriate and relevant ongoing professionai development for the School's principal and staff. FWISD/TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School will share best practices from other Fort Worth public schools that effectively serve a wide range of high school students in achieving college and career readiness. 11. FWISD will provide the criminal background checks for all mentors under this MOU. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION A. FWISD shall no� disciose io the i iiy personally ideniifiable information from student education rPr�rr�c n�,irSLl�rit tp FF.I�P� �n�i regi�latinn� �n��te�l th�re�anc�er t� �iscl�sures �f "directory information" (as defined b� FERPA and regulations enacted thereunder) that are compliant with and �rovided pursuant to 34 C.F.R. § 99.31(a)(1 1). B. Tzxas Publ�c Irf:,;matiar� Act ("TPIA"). Both t��� �ity an� th� FWISD are subject to the TPI�. As such, ��pon r�ceipt �f a request und�r th� TpIA, both Parties are req�ired to comply with the requirements of the TPIA. For purposes of the TPIA, "public information" is defined as information that is written, produced, collected, assembled, or maintained under a law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business: l. By either Party; or 2. for either Party and either Party a. owns the information; or Fj, hac a right nf ar_.�P�.c tn thP infnrmatl�n9 Or c. spends or contributes public money for the purpose of writing, producing, caiiecting, assembiing, or maintaining i'r�e informaiion; or by an individual officer or employee of either party in the officer's or employee's official capacity and the information pertains to official business of either party. TERM � 'I'�iZ1VIINA'I'ION A. Term: This MOU shall begin when it is fully executed and shall continue for one (1) year. Thereafter, this MOU may be renewed for up to two (2) one-year terms, provided that: Fa��. 4 � 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 1 D479860-F9A3-4639-9734-A33AB275458E Docusign Envelope ID: C1E13EEF-3914-41FC-97C9-2FA4C47D3750 i. Not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the initial term or any renewal term, the Parties have agreed in writing to renew this MOU; 2. Either party is not in default of this MOU; and 3. This MOU has not been terminated. B. Termination: This MOU may be terminated immediately at any time, and for any reason, by any of the signing Parties with written notice to the other signatory Parties. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE This MOU is made in Texas and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas without reference to choice of law principles. In the rare event that any legal action should arise out of or relating to this MOU or the relationship it creates, the Parties agree that such action shall be heard exclusively in Tarrant County, Texas. MODIFICATION Any modiftcation or amendment of this MOU must be in writing, approved, and signed by all Parties. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS A. Parties to this MOU warrant that their obligations shall be performed with due diligence in a safe and professional manner and in compliance with any and all applicable statutes, rules and regulations. To the extent required by law, all work shall be performed by individuals duly licensed and authorized by law to perform said work. B. At all times, the City shall have the right to suspend or terminate any mentorships or internships of students in the Program. All students in the Program taking part in mentorships or internships at the City or who are otherwise present at their facilities are expected to comply with all policies and procedures, including all safety policies and rules. C. In the performance of their obligations under this MOU, Parties to this MOU shall act fairly and in good faith. Where notice, approval, or similar action by any Party hereto is permitted or required by any provision of this MOU, such action shall be in writing and shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld. D. The term "partner" as used herein shall be construed as figurative only and shall not imply br in any way suggest the existence or formation in this MOU of a partnership venture or relationship between the Parties that imposes on them the legal duties or obligations of partners. E. The provisions of this MOU are solely for the benefit of the Parties to this MOU. By entering into this MOU, the Parties do not create any obligations, express or implied, other than those set forth herein, and this MOU shall not create any rights in any persons or entities who are not parties to this MOU. No student, parent, or other person or entity who is not a party to this MOU shall be regarded for any purpose as a third-party beneficiary of this MOU or shall have any rights to enforce any provisions of this MOU. Page 5 � 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 1 D479860-F9A3-4639-9734-A33AB275458E Docusign Envelope ID: C1E13EEF-3914-41FC-97C9-2FA4C47D3750 Parties to this MOU shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, nationai origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. �. Th� Pa:-�ies t� t!:i, 1�^�nr r ag.e� t!;at r.eithe: the �':t� ::vr its :�p:�s�ntat:v�s sha!1 rav� an� ?iah:lity hereunder for any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages or for any monetary damages of any nature. H. This MOU embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties in respect of the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings among the Parties vvith respect to such subject matter. ' L Neither party waives any of its governmental immunities by entering into this MOU nor waives any right or remedy available by law to the other. J. Notice: All notices, consents, approvals, demands, requests, or other communications provided for or permitted to be �iven under any of the provisions of this MOU shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given or served when delivered by delivery or when deposited in the U.S. mail by registereci or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed as follows: (1) �ity of Fort Wo�in: Te�1C1 �/ICE1ChPrn Assistant City Manager City of Fort Worih 10� F� � �'�'� �1�� Trai� Fort Worth, TX 76102 (2) Fort Worth Independent School District: With copy to: Karen Molinar Office of Legal Services Superintendent Fort Worth ISD Fori �1;/orth ISD 7060 Camp Bowie Slvd 7060 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76l l6 Fort Worth, TX 76116 ST(�'1VAT()RV ('��LJC�i i he individuais executing tnis ivi�Lr on bzhait oi r�%"I�L' and ihe i;iiy acknowiedgz thai i��ey are duiy authorized to execute this MOU. All Parties hereby acknowledge that they have read, understood, and shall comply with the terms and �ondiY�ons of this MOU. This MOU shall not become �ffective until executed by each party. Therefore, the Parties to this MOU shall begin their respective duties only after the last party 1�as signed �n� date� this MOU. [Signature Page Follaws] Pabe 6 � 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 1 D479860-F9A3-4639-9734-A33AB275458E uocusign tnvelope lu: U1 t13ttF -3914-41 rC-97C9-2FA4C47D3750 : ACCEPTED AND AGREED: CITY OF FORT WORTH: Contract Compliance Manager: By signing, I acknowledge that [ am the person �� responsible for the monitoring and By: administration of this contract, including Name: Jesica McEachern ensuring all performance and reporting Title: Assistant City Manager requirements. Date: 12/20�9Z APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: CGi,� ' f -Ca,�r�� Christopher Harder (bec 18, 2025 09:14:00 CST) Name: Christopher Harder Title: Water Director ATTEST: I: �FONj�n4 �Q pfao ILaa /�l ./�+L�J�--'+"'^� p,e O~do �`� 0 OX°�#p C�\�(��R- ap¢p np945o.00 Name: Jannette Goodall Title: City Secretary : Titie: . , . : ii Name: Vanessa Hottman VVorkforce Development Coordinator APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LF.GALITY: G��.� G���� By. Name: Jessika Williams Title: Assistant City Attorney CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION: M&C: N/A FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT By: ���1,(r` �l Roxanne 1V�artinez, Boa��nt By: c:n.a-+1 C.l��tia-2 Dr. K• • ����plinar, S�perintendent � 11/20/2025 Date 11/20/2025 Date gy; I�LOI,I,Awtw���, �,1�,b�.a.u,1w'c� 10/6/2025 Mo�i�li���f�i'f�92i'dhury, Deputy Superintendent Date ATTEST BY: I,JhA�-�/� ol �(,C_.�J`¢�.v�,-.4/L 11/20/2025 Anael Luebanos, School Board Secretary Date APPROVED A O FORM AND LEGAL[TY i By: � Fort �prth ISD Le�al Counsel � 10/09/2025 Date OFFICIALRECORDI Page 7 I 7 CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Docusign Envelope ID: 1 D479860-F9A3-4639-9734-A33AB275458E FORVI D CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND FELONY CONVICT[ON NOT[FICATION (a) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK The Contractor listed below will obtain history record information that relates to an employee, applicant for employment, or agent of the Contractor ("servant") if the servant has or will have continuing duties related to the contracted services and the duties are or will be performed on school property, or at another location where students are regularly present. The Contractor certifies to FWISD that before beginning work, and at least once per year thereafter, criminal history record information will be obtained. The Contractor shall assume all expenses associated with the background checks and shall immediately remove any servant who was convicted of any felony, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, as defined by Texas law, from FWISD's property or other location where students are regularly present. FWISD shall be the final decider of what constitutes a"location where students are regularly present." Contractor's violation of this section shall constitute a substantial failure. [f the Contractor is the person, owner, or operator of the business entity, Contractor may not self-certify regarding the criminal history record information and its review and must submit original evidence acceptable to the District with this Agreement showing compliance. (b) FELONY CONVICTION NOTIFICATION Section 44.034(a) of the Texas Education Code states, "a person or business entity that enters into a contract with a school district must give advance notice to the District if the person or owner or operator of the business entity has been convicted of a felony. The notice must include a general description of the conduct resulting in the conviction of a felony." Subsection (b) further provides, "a school district may terminate a contract with a person or business entity if the district determines that the person or business entity failed to give notice as required by Subsection (a) or misrepresented the conduct resulting in the conviction. The district must compensate the person or business entity for services performed before the termination of thecontract." THE FELONY CONVICTTON NOTICE IS NOT REQUIRED OF A PUBLICLY HELD CORPORATION If lhe Contraclor is a pi�blicly held corporation, proceed to Seclion A, below. I, the undersigned agent for the Contractor named below, certify that: (1) the information concerning criminal background check and notification of felony convictions has been reviewed by me; (2) the following information furnished is true to the best of my knowledge; and (3) I acknowledge compliance with this section. Contractor's Name: Authorized Company Official's Name City of Fort Worth Water Vanessa Hottman A. The Contractor is a publicly held corporation; therefore, this reporting requirement is not applicable: ��� �� Company Official's Signature: 10/06/2025 Date: B. The Contractor is not owned nor operated by anyone who has been convicted of a felony: �Q.�� ��,� Company Official's Signature: 10/06/2025 Date: C. The Contractor is owned or operated by the following individual(s) who has/have been convicted of a felony: Name of Felon(s): Details of Conviction(s): Company Official's Signature: Date: Note: Name & Signature of Company Officia[ should be the same as on lhe Affidavit (Farm C) Contractor is responsible for the performance of the persons, employees, and sub-contractors Contractor assigns to provide services for the Fort Worth ISD pursuant to this RFP on any and all Fort Worth ISD campuses or facilities. Contractor will not assign individuals to provide services at a Fort Worth ISD campus or facility who have a felony conviction or a history of violent, unacceptable, or grossly negligent behavior, without the prior written consent of the Fort Worth ISD Purchasing Department. Docusign Envelope ID: 1D479860-F9A3-4639-9734-A33AB275458E Model SS 9 Contractor Certi�cation Form Criminal History Record Inform�tion Review of Certain Contract Employees [ntroduction: Chapter 22 of the Texas Education Code requires service contractors to obtain criminal history record information r�garding covered employees and to certify to the District that they have done so. Covered employees with disqualifying convictions are prohibited from serving at a school district. Definitions: Covered employees: Includes all employees of a contractor (including subcontractors and independent contractors) who have or will have continuing duties related to the service to be performed at the District and have or will have direct contact with students. The District will be the final arbiter of what constiTutes direct cotttact with students. Disqzrai�ing conviction One of the following offenses, if at the time of the offense: (a) a felony offense under Title 5, Texas Fenal Code; (b) an offense for which a defendant is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; or (c) an equivalent offense under federal law or the laws of another state. On behalf of City of Fort Worth Water, I, with the contact information provided below: Individual's Full Narne: Vanessa Hottman Street Address: i00 For� Wortn Trail, Fori Worih, Texas, 70' 102 Telephone Number: 817-392-8402 Fax Number: fndividual'� Fax \'umbcr E-l��ail Address: Vanessa.hottman@fort�vorthtexas.go� rP,-tjfv �hat ��h�rk nna nfthP fp��pwinol; ❑ Non� of Contra�lor's employees are cover-ed employees, as defined above; OR � Some or all of the Contractor's employees are covered employees. If this box is selected, I further testify that: • Contractor has obtained aIl required crimina[ history record iniormation, through the `1'exas Uepartment oY Public Safety, regarding its covered employees. � None of the covzred emplo��es has a disquaiifying conviction. • Contractor has taken reasonable steps to ensure that its employees who are not covered employees do not have continuing duties related to the contract services or direct contact with students. If Contractor receives information that a covered employee has a disquali"rying conviction, Contractor will imrmediaiely remove the covered employee �om contract �uties and notify th�e District in writing within th�.ee (3) business days. Upon request, Contractor will make available for the Dish-ict's inspection the criminal history record information of any covered employee. If the District objects to the assignment of a covered employee on the basis of the covered employee's criminal history record information; Contractor agrees to discontinue using that covered emoloyee to nrovide services at the District. The District reserves the right to conduct its own criminal background check of Contractor and its covered �mploy�es. Noncompliance by the Contractor with this certification may be grounds for contract termination. l�a.rc¢dat� �/e�ln � 10/06/2025 S ignature Date F�RT��RTHo City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name Fort Worth Independent School District Subject of the Agreement: P-Tech Model Memorandum of Agreement M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No ❑✓ If �so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No ❑✓ CSC55576 If �so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "PermanenY'? *Yes ❑ No 0 If �unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No ❑✓ If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: Expiration Date: If different from the approval date. If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No ❑✓ *If �so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Proj ect Number: If applicable. *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes ❑✓ No ❑ Contracts need to be routed for CSO processin� in the followin� order: 1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver) 2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) 3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department.